The Honours Mathematics & Statistics program offers broad-based, interdisciplinary courses which develop problem-solving and analytic thinking skills. Essential skills, such as quantitative and statistical reasoning, are acquired in this program through courses taught by recognized leaders in research and teaching.
The shape of a flower, the form of a molecule, the structure of galaxies – all of these reveal patterns; patterns which can be discovered and studied with mathematics and statistics. Mathematics studies the patterns themselves, discovering subtle and sometimes unexpected features. It also has the ability to clarify and predict properties, which explains its remarkable usefulness throughout the sciences. Statistics studies patterns which arise in data, and is used to distinguish regularities from chance.
The Honours Mathematics & Statistics – Statistics Specialization is for students interested primarily in statistics. Mandatory math courses in Levels 2 and 3 provide theoretical foundations for upper level courses in statistics.
Program Type
Honours Bachelor of Science
Degree at Graduation
Limited Enrollment
Co-op Program
Beginning at Level 3
Admission Requirements
Enrollment in this program is limited.
Admission is by selection but requires, as a minimum, completion of any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including:
- 1 course from MATH 1A03, 1LS3, 1X03
- 1 course from MATH 1AA3, 1LT3, 1XX3 with a grade of at least 6.0 (C+)
- MATH 1B03
Typical Second-Year Courses
MATH 2C03
Introduction to Differential Equations
MATH 2X03
Advanced Calculus 1
MATH 2XX3
Advanced Calculus 2
Math 2LA3
Applications of Linear Algebra
STATS 2D03
Introduction to Probability
STATS 2MB3
Statistical Methods and Applications
Career Opportunities
Mathematics & Statistics students develop a range of skills that are easily transferred to a wide range of careers.
Graduates have pursued careers in the following areas:
- Actuarial Science
- Financial Analysis
- Accounting
- Data Analysis
- Economics
- User Experience Design
- Stock Market Analysis
- Auditing
- Biostatistics
- Cyber Security
- Software Development